Quintessential Counselling Inc
At Quintessential Counselling, we incorporate cultural sensitivity and understanding while helping Bipoc women empower themselves after experiencing birth trauma, loss or challenges with the fourth trimester
Main Areas of Focus
Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health
While parents experience some mood changes during or after giving birth, 15-20% will experience more significant symptoms. Symptoms can appear during pregnancy or during the first year of childbirth.
During this time we are expected to be happy however many women (and men) face some of the most overwhelming and stressful time of their life. These feelings are rarely spoken about with our loved ones or mentioned to medical professionals. The most important thing to remember is that prenatal and postpartum feelings are temporary and there is help for you. We offer a place for you to let all your emotions out and to help you process them.
Perinatal Mood Disorders include:
Depression during and/or after pregnancy, Anxiety during and/or after pregnancy, Pregnancy and/or postpartum OCD, Postpartum Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar mood disorder, Postpartum Psychosis
Maternal mental health is defined as a mothers overall emotional, social and mental wellbeing during and after pregancy (www.nami.org)
A Mothers Loss
Grief that is felt after a loss of baby is all consuming. Discover compassionate support tailored to your journey of healing with our specialized mental health services. We provide a safe space for you to navigate grief, offering personalized counselling and resources to foster emotional well-being. Let us accompany you on the path to healing and resilience during this sensitive time.
There is no right or wrong way when working through grief, it is a personal experience. We encourage walking through this difficult time as it will continue to affect every aspect of life. We are here to walk through this experience with you and to help you find solace during this tragic time.
Childbirth Education - A Holistic Approach
Childbirth Education is an important part of the parenting journey. For first time parents it allows us to delve into your fears, hesitations and inner self for growth. You are given a space to ask yourself questions that you didn't think to ask before. You will explore what this journey means to you and your partner.
For seasoned parents these classes allows you to process previous pregnancies, deliveries and/or postpartum challenges.
What makes us different is that we focus on insight, education, reflection and growth.
During the workshops we will introduce various pain coping skills, birth partner support tools, face our fears, sort through traditional rituals and create new traditions. Let us introduce you to a new way of preparing for birth.